what you need to know
- An in-depth look at the latest version of Google Messages, showcasing what Gemini has to offer all of its users.
- AI can provide complete coding suggestions as well as Google App extension support and image generation.
- Since MWC 2024, Google has slowly started rolling out Gemini to beta users in Messages.
Dive into the latest version of Google Messages and show you the inner workings of its integration with the AI model Gemini.
AssembleDeBug (TheSpAndroid) discovered that users will soon see multiple activities and interactions with Google Gemini in Messages (via Android Authority ).Found in version messages.android_20240318_00_RC00, Gemini integration features are close to its web counterpart as it includes Google App extensions. Internal code showing messages will support Gmail, Flights, Maps and other Workspace apps.
In tests, the AI bot was asked to display emails, which it reportedly displayed accordingly. Additionally, when asked to “find something nearby,” Gemini provided a list of local attractions, citing Google Maps as its source.
Gemini in Messages appears to have some image generation capabilities, but it’s not as fleshed out as its web counterpart.The post said Gemini will reject images provided to it if users have questions, but it able Generate images according to prompts. AssembleDeBug suspects Gemini’s ability to respond to text and photo prompts will be corrected later.
Elsewhere, Gemini has been found offering advice to programmers. When asked to “write a bash script”, Gemini responded appropriately, but lacked the ability to copy it to the clipboard. Instead, users must long-press on a message to copy its content.
AssembleDeBug can also add Gemini to group chats. It was noted that doing so broke its E2EE (end-to-end encryption), and it seemed impossible for the AI to respond in this situation.
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Google’s plans to include Gemini in the messaging app were discovered as early as 2024. Early findings suggest the AI could allow users to ask it to draft text messages when they call in sick, inspire teams with ideas for presentations, and more. Even so, the AI detailed that chats with it were not encrypted, meaning users should avoid entering sensitive information.
The company may have made such a move to save some data for artificial intelligence training purposes.
Since then, Google has launched Gemini in beta messaging so users can chat with artificial intelligence. Users need to log in to their accounts on Messages to use Gemini’s features. The beta is only available to users with a Pixel 6 or later, Pixel Fold, Samsung Galaxy S22 or later, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or Z Fold.
Once logged in, users can start a new chat with Gemini and start texting with it, just like they would on a computer or within its app. Google has also previously said that image generation is disabled in its beta builds, however, current previews indicate that this may not remain that way in the full version.